UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 54
Which of the following is not a bird ?
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Correct answer: A
Correct Option: A (Golden Mahseer)
Explanation: The golden mahseer is a large freshwater cyprinid fish; nightjar, spoonbill and ibis are birds.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Correct-golden mahseer (Tor putitora) is a freshwater fish, not a bird.
B. Incorrect-Indian nightjar is a nocturnal insect-eating bird.
C. Incorrect-Spoonbills are wading birds recognised by their spoon-shaped bills.
D. Incorrect-White ibis is a long-legged wading bird.